Erica in PA Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I'm especially interested in hearing from people who are planning to have their child start algebra 1 in 8th grade. What did you use for 7th grade? I am considering Rod and Staff 8, or Teaching Textbooks, but I'm open to other ideas as well. Erica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani n Monies Mom Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Have you considered Life of Fred? We are using this currently, and it looks like we may be doing Beginning Algebra part way through 7th or beginning of 8th grade. Ava Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 We used Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra this year for my 7th grader, and loved it! It is a great program that works well for various different learning styles. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 We are going to finish up TT Pre-Alg and start TT Alg 1 and also use Life of Fred Decimals/Fractions/Beginning Alg for 7th. LOVE these 2 programs:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 My dd did TT Pre-Alg this year, and loved it and did well. But she did not feel ready to move on to Algebra 1 (I think she has the ability, but I think building a stronger base is great too! Besides, she was in 5th this year, so doesn't need to do Algebra yet). So she is doing some supplementing with Singapore 5B (and maybe others when this one is finished), and we will do R&S next year (a mixture of 7th & 8th as needed). If at some point during next year she feels more confident, we will start the Algebra 1. If not, we'll start it at the beginning of the NEXT year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainViewMom Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 My 7th grader used MUS Pre-Algebra this year and is ready for MUS Algebra I next year! Also, my 8th grader used MUS Pre-Algebra last year and has successfully used MUS Algebra I this year. Both continue to test well in math, so it has worked for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhondabee Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 We *LOVED* BJU Pre-Algebra. We'll be using Jacob's for Algebra next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janis in DE Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 My daughter will be going into 6/7. She is tecnically 6th, but works ahead of grade level. She just finished Saxon 76. I seriously looked at TT, but I have decided to go with Video Text. I looked at both at a conference and I really liked the way Video Text explained things. I will take 3 years to do VT, which is really designed for two years. When this is done she will have done Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II. Since I am taking 3 years I have decided to combine with Life of Fred to put a little fun into math and to show how math is used in everyday life. These books are rather cheap and since VT is rather expensive I saw it as a good fit. I only bought the first half of VT and will by the second half next year. I guess it really isn't any more expensive than buying 3 years of TT. Janis in DE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpupg Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 My dd will finish Singapore PM 6 for 6th grade. The next step in that sequence is right into algebra, which I don't think she'll want to do for 7th grade. I recently bought the Russian 6 math and the Japanese 7/8/9 books. So far, the Russian book looks like just the ticket. I would agree with the other poster who suggested Life of Fred, except my dd has seen the LOF books her brother uses and is not interested in the least. She is such a delicate flower LOL, and the LOF books are more boy-oriented IMO. But yours might love them :) Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 We used MUS through Zeta, and then Lial's BCM as a pre-algebra text. It has gone well, and DD will finish BCM this summer. We've liked it so much, I decided to go with Lial's Algebra 1 for dd next fall. (She'll be starting 8th grade) Best wishes in whatever you choose :) Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangato3 Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 We'll be using Chalkdust Pre-Algebra for 7th, then on to Chalkdust Algebra for 8th. Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen the RD Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 After Singapore, we'll be moving onto Chalkdust Pre-Algebra. In fact, I like the the looks of Chalkdust so much that we'll probably continue with it through HS. Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I'm using R&S Math 8 for my 7th grader next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmeg Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Current plans are to have her do Saxon Algebra 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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